This is a common scene along the shores of Cox’s Bazar: fishermen setting out to sea with fishing nets slung over their shoulders and floating buoys in hand.
In the photograph, a fisherman holds a net with several white floats tied to it — essential tools that keep the nets afloat in the water.
Every day, these men venture into the Bay of Bengal, risking their lives to catch fish.
Sometimes they face towering waves, sometimes storms and rain — yet their struggle never stops. For them, the sea is their livelihood, and these nets are their only security.
Before dawn, they are already preparing for the day’s work. The nets they carry are more than tools; they symbolize their fight for survival.
The fisherman in the photo is a part of that story — his hands gripping the net, its white floats ready to hit the waves.
To tourists, it may seem like an ordinary coastal sight. But for these fishermen, it is a battle for survival.
Every day, they bring back fresh catches from the sea, which eventually make their way to our kitchens.
By Mohammad Morshed
Photo: Mohammad Morshed
